RITALIN Reviews (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.4 (214 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare RITALIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR RITALIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Recreational | I always known it was an Upper to me, while I always liked Downers, I Abused this drug, I'll admit that, It about killed me, BUT I abused it! I would take it to get speedy. | Well, for a rush or speed, if you just want to experiment, it's ok, but my heart was flying out of my chest. | M | 30 | 1 months | 2/2/2010 | 5 | Aspergers | Loss of Appetite, difficulty falling asleep | An absolute god send for himself and the rest of the family. Is less anxious, confident, happy and not so self absorbed. Meltdowns are almost non existant now.I cannot tell you how much this has made a difference to our lives. | M | 6 | 1 months 5mg 2X day | 2/17/2010 | 5 | Mild Narcolepsy | none, (except major daytime sleepiness when taking a drug holiday) | Like another older male who posted here, I also may be a 'test subject' for what the real 'max' dose for adults really is. Over a 10 year period my dosage has gradually increased to 2x 20mg (40mg) six times a day. That is right, 240mg daily, has been for over 3 years now, with no adverse affects and no need for increase in dosage. Annual exams, blood tests, liver function etc. all within normal limits. So it appears there is a wide range of what dose is the 'safe effective amount' than what is generally prescribed. Works for me! (retired, 55 y.o. male, 200 lbs.) | M | 55 | 10 years 40 mg 6X day | 10/4/2010 | 5 | inability to concentrate, focus | Weight loss | I have been diagnosed with depression since 1993 and treated with anti-depressants. I don't quite meet criteria for the diagnosis of ADD, but have many of the symptoms. The combination of anti-depressants and Ritalin is very effective for me. My brain is quiet and I am able to think clearly, doing things in a orderly rather than chaotic way. For me, the primary reason for weight loss is impulse control. I used to eat everything in sight (office). Now I eat small-moderate healthy meals (protein, small amount of starch, fruits, vegetables), enjoy my food, but don't eat much outside meals. I eat much less sugar. It addition, i have much less fatigue. Within a few days, I was able to complete a workout at the gym. I am enjoying exercise on a regular basis. If the drug helps you regulate your behavior so that you can make healthy choices, it is beneficial. If you expect this drug to solve your problems, it becomes a problem. This drug is not for everyone. When I see the varied comments, it is plain to me that for some people this drug is a nightmare and for others it is very beneficial. Much more research needs to be done. | M | 53 | 6 days 10mg 2X day | 10/24/2010 | 5 | anxiety, panic, mild narcolepsy | urinary difficulties at times,.incountenence.. | prescribed to help me to get out and about. I had quit using chewing tobacco after 26 yrs and couldn't function mentally or physically. Couldn't and didn't want to wake up, go to work, unable to focus, to concentrate..I have an anxiety disorder with panic and have had for many years..The generic ritalin has helped with all of those things as I have gotten off of it from time to time to see what the results or changes may be. The panic attacks begin to reoccur pretty quickly after stopping and the anxiety is also heightened too...I'm not really sure what that all means except that I feel better, more relaxed, more calm, more focused, more sympathetic, more of many things that I think are good things to have,..good traits.. So, I believe I will just remain on them for now..Hope this helps somebody. | M | 43 | 3 months 30mg 2X day | 11/1/2010 | 5 | ADHD | Relaxed and at ease. | I don't blurt out things as I did before Ritalin. Everything feels "Normal" now and I actually do what I have planned for every day. I take the Watson generic and experience a smooth up and a smooth down. Avoid the Methylin generic...it's like a rollercoaster. | M | 23 | 2 months 5mg 3X day | 12/21/2010 | 5 | adult adhd | none. this drug basically saved me...... | 30 years ago, I was the typical impulsive adhd kid whom nobody including my loving parents understood......my life was a wreck...luckily after HS, I met a psychiatrist who asked me: "why are you flunking college courses but qualifying to enter the USAF Academy"?...good question, at age 18 I was a disaster...but she convinced me to take Ritalin...fast forward 30 years..I completer several advanced degrees, retired from the USAF reserves as an O6 and flew jets for over 4,000 hours (cheated on the drug tests)...and now at age 56, I have a family, financial security and the "good life"...all because of a few cents of a stimulant (ritalin) per day | M | 55 | 30 years 10 4X day | 5/9/2011 | 5 | Depression, anxiety ADD | None | M | 59 | 1 months 30 | 12/13/2011 | 5 | ADD, Fadigue caused by depression | Tolerance and Addiction. But all this can be avoided with a little caution. | This drug is PERFECT. When I take it, I get into a machine-like state of mind that I can do things with extreme efficiency. It helps into study, work and even social meetings or internet trollings. It also can help one to stay awake in the night. It also sometimes left myself a little cold and harsh. It's only important to see that it's not a cure. It's a stimulant that give you a rush. It's necessary to take it only when needed. Not only the abuse potential is high, but also de tolerance and addiction also. I recommend to sometimes don't use it to get the brain recover itself to avoid tolerance and addiction. | M | 21 | 6 months 10mg 3X day | 1/29/2012 | 5 | ADHD | Vasoconstriction, loss of appetite | Works perfect. Finally I can function without using calendars, multiple lists and reminders. My social anxiety faded away when I finally was able to hold conversations without forgetting what we are talking about every 5 sec. Would be a hard time to chase education and my dreams without. Eating is easy. Just eat inbetween doses. | M | 22 | 2 years 10mg 6X day | 4/3/2013 | 5 | ADHD-PI, Depression | Days upon initiation- Mild palpitations and psychogenic uneasiness. The First month(s): Bruxism and disrupted sleep. Over its entirety-- Appetite loss resulting in weight change, and mild stomach discomfort. | Conditions-- Life long academia/learning difficulties. At the time misdiagnosed as immaturity, angst or rebellion. Severe agoraphobia. Results-- In combination with an SSRI, Ritalin has changed my existence entirely. The tired cliche; I finally have my life back. I've become more energetic, sociable & enthusiastic; In both my career and personal interests. Negatives-- It's not a miracle pill and has been a continued daily effort. I started grinding my teeth, the "rubber band on the wrist" negative reinforcement trick fixed this. Alarms are needed to keep a schedule for waking, eating and sleeping. If not observed, it's easy to miss meals and throw-off sleep patterns quickly. | M | 26 | 5 months 20 MG 1X day | 12/17/2012 | 5 | Depression | Helped me concentrate and calmed me down. Required willpower and I would have thought it would not help chaotics. Only required occasional doses. Bit of strain to take it every day, only when I needed something done. A "pick me up". | Illegal and not used by Doctors in the UK. | M | 24 | 30 days | 3/31/2006 | 5 | Narcolepsy | rebound effect when dosage wears off | I have taken Ritalin for 30 years. I have been diagnosed with a mild form of narcolepsy. I use 4 (10 MG ) pills per day. The drug ahs worked wonders and eliminated the drowsiness and sleep attacks. My concern now is the length of time I have been on it. When taking a "drug holiday" it seems like my symptoms are worse. | M | 56 | 30 years | 5/1/2007 | 5 | concentration | none | M | 30 | | 1/5/2007 | 5 | ADD | Dry mouth, loss of appetite | I've been very happy with this medication. I'm able to focus and I've found the side effects minimal. It's obviously not for everyone, but for many of us, it's a godsend. Don't believe the propaganda by the anti-ritalin crowd. Try it yourself with an open mind, remembering that it may or may not work for you or your child. If it doesn't, move on. That doesn't make the drug bad, it makes it bad for you personally. | M | 39 | 10 years | 7/12/2006 | 5 | ADD | Sleeplessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, some gastric discomfort. | Ritalin greatly increased my focus and allowed me to tune out the many extraordinary distractions faced by individuals with ADD. | M | 28 | 7 years | 3/10/2004 | 5 | Adult ADHD | There are slight side effects to inlude, acid reflux, mild dehydration, and slight loss of appetite. | After the initial effects of the drug during the | M | 34 | 1 years | 1/31/2005 | 5 | narcolepsy | All positive! Joints hurt less, more alert, less depression, more energy, slept better, and no more migraine headaches! | Ritalin has been nothing but wonderful for me and the treatment of my narcolepsy. I have severe narcolepsy and was out of work because of it; I have gone back to work and gone back to college thanks to Ritalin. However, I did find that regular Ritalin works much better for me than the slow release Ritalin. Also, I was having ups and downs taking it on the prescribed schedule, but smoothed that out by taking 5mg every two hours. I have a steady, consistent, and comfortable response to the medication by taking it in frequent small doses. Also, when I took fewer, larger doses I would sometimes get very sharp abdominal cramps. Changing to smaller more frequent doses eliminated the bad side effects but maintained the good side effects. I'm very satisfied with my Ritalin. | M | 43 | 4 years | 4/29/2005 | 5 | ADD | I feel it works better than Modafanil which I was taking off label for ADD. I think Ritalin has little hangover. People do like modafanil however it was not for me. Your mileage will vary too. | I took it as a child too for 2 years. Just started again. | M | 31 | 30 days | 5/20/2005 | 5 | ADD | Initially some apatite suppression, insomnia and slight gitters. This was corrected by reducing my afternoon dose. | This drug has saved my life. I have seen drastic differences between times in my life when I was taking it and when I was not. I failed out of one school and graduated top of my class in the next. Floated from job to job and then became very successful. I don't like the way I feel when I am taking it (I'm boring -- no personality) so, I time my doses to help me in the office or when I have to focus on mundane task's at home like paying bills, taxes etc. and then go without it when I'm recreating. When I was on the Ritalin I built my first home by age 21 and had a career in the New York State Senate by age 23 (not a senator). I then thought I could manage without it. Within a year of discontinuing use at age 26 I had lost my job, sold my house and moved away to follow a wim to live as a ski bum in Vermont. At first, things were great I owned a beautiful house (30 acres, views, apple orchard, spring fed swimming pond etc.) and played all the time. In the end I lost it all because I coul | M | 32 | 22 years | 2/28/2007 |
RITALIN (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE): This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy). (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)